Strategic Retention & Growth Manager

Paylocity; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Business Development Manager to support retention and expansion efforts for the Flint & Genesee region. The role partners with the Flint & Genesee Group to promote economic development and build a more vibrant community.

You will work with executives, city officials, and service providers to identify opportunities, coordinate incentives, manage projects in HubSpot, and advance multiple initiatives while communicating clearly and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor9s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience in business development or economic development preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proficient with CRM systems (HubSpot).

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct retention visits with executives to discuss projects and challenges.
• Build trust with local business executives.
• Identify at-risk companies and assist with opportunities.
• Identify expansion opportunities with site identification, zoning, incentives.
• Navigate local/state economic development programs.
• Coordinate with city officials and utility providers to remove barriers.
• Collaborate with workforce, procurement, and technical assistance groups.
• Assess corporate needs across talent, supply chain, infrastructure, and financing.
• Manage projects and timelines using CRM (HubSpot).
• Educate business community about the Flint & Genesee Alliance.
• Organize sector-specific networks to foster peer learning.
• Coordinate referrals with Flint & Genesee Group divisions.
• Arrange meetings with clients.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Communication skills

Project coordination

Business development

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor9s degree in business administration or equivalent experience

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Paylocity is seeking a Business Development Manager to support retention and expansion efforts for the Flint & Genesee region. The role partners with the Flint & Genesee Group to promote economic development and build a more vibrant community.

You will work with executives, city officials, and service providers to identify opportunities, coordinate incentives, manage projects in HubSpot, and advance multiple initiatives while communicating clearly and collaborating across teams.